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Section 26 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
26. Confession by accused while in custody of police not to be proved against him
No confession made by any person whilst he is in the custody of a police officer, unless it be made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate,17 shall be proved as against such person.
18 [ Explanation- In this section "Magistrate" does not include the head of a village discharging magisterial functions in the Presidency of Fort St. George 19[***] or else where, unless such headman is a Magistrate exercising the power of a Magistrate under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 188220 (10 of 1882).
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- Section 22A: When oral admission as to contents of electronic records are relevant
- Section 16: Existence of course of business when relevant
- Section 83: Presumption as to maps or plans made by authority of Government
- Section 54: Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply
- Section 44: Fraud or collusion in obtaining judgment, or incompetency of Court, may be proved
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